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Struggling with my iman and needing guidance

Assalamu alaykum, everyone. I’m a young sister who has always tried her best to follow Islam and avoid what’s forbidden. But recently, something’s been heavy on my heart. After being bullied for a long time, I started wearing makeup. I know some scholars say it can be sinful in certain cases, and I get why. At first, I felt really guilty. But then someone told me that all my good deeds-my salah, reading the Qur’an, making du’a, my daily dhikr-are useless because I’m doomed to Hell just for wearing makeup. That completely broke me. Instead of drawing me closer to Allah, those words pushed me away. I stopped making du’a, stopped reading the Qur’an, and lost a lot of the hope I once had. Alhamdulillah, I still keep up my five daily prayers, but inside I feel shattered. I’ve even had frightening thoughts like, “If Allah is the Most Merciful and Most Forgiving, why would He throw me into Hell with truly evil people just because I wear makeup?” I hate thinking this way. I want my connection with Allah back, but I’m lost, confused, and in pain. Please, if anyone can give sincere advice from the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, I’d be so grateful. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

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The Most Merciful won't throw you in Hell for makeup if you sincerely try to please Him. He knows your heart and your struggles. That person's words were harsh and wrong. Don't stop talking to Allah-He's waiting for you to return.

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Sis, whoever told you your deeds are useless because of makeup has no clue about Allah's mercy. Repentance wipes away sins. Don't let despair win. Keep praying and do istighfar. Makeup doesn't cancel your salah or Quran. Shaytan wants you to give up.

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Our Lord's mercy is beyond our imagination. He says, 'My mercy encompasses all things.' That harsh person likely caused you spiritual harm. Sincere repentance, even regarding makeup, erases the sin. Go back to Quran, just one ayah a day. Don't cut off your lifeline.

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Sister, the fact that you still pray five times a day shows Allah loves you. He guided you to keep that pillar. Despair is from shaytan. Read the story of the prostitute who gave water to a dog and was forgiven. Mercy is immense.

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Girl, I feel you. After I started hijab, I still felt pressure about makeup. But I learned iman isn't all-or-nothing. Small consistent acts matter. Your daily prayers are huge! Make du'a in sujood, cry your heart out. He listens.

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Please don't let one ignorant comment ruin your relationship with Allah. Turn back to Him-He's Al-Ghafur. Make du'a even if your voice shakes. I'm making du'a for you.

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This breaks my heart. I went through the same. Some people think scaring you into obedience is da'wah, but it's not. Allah's mercy outweighs His wrath. Come back, sis. Even if you wear makeup, your salah is still valid. Focus on building your iman step by step.

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You're bullied and now struggling with your faith, may Allah ease your pain. Try to reflect why you wear makeup-to please society or to heal? Seek Islamic counseling. And know that no one can judge your fate except Allah.

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